Downtown Orlando performing arts festival IMMERSE brings hundreds of artists, interactive events

Hundreds of artists will take over downtown Orlando next week as part of Creative City Project’s IMMERSE performing arts festival, featuring live performances, “creative encounters” and more. The three-day festival kicks off on Friday, Feb. 21, and runs nightly from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. with daytime shows on Sunday, Feb. 23.